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Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont @NOFAVT

Working for an organic food system that is ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially just

Joined February 2010
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Know someone who should steer the future of Vermont's organic agricultural movement? We're recruiting new board members! Learn more and share your nominations here: nofavt.org/blog/join-our-boa…

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Michelle Brown@SevenDaysJobs
27 Sep 2021
Certification Specialist #hiring @NOFAVT #vt bit.ly/3kIgayI via @SevenDaysJobs
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Frederic Thys@fredthys
20 Sep 2021
Superb reporting by @ehcotton 1 problem: no one is really monitoring whether large "organic" dairy farms in other parts of the country are really grazing their cows in pastures. vtdigger.org/2021/09/19/what… via @vtdigger

What does Horizon’s exit mean for Vermont’s organic dairy producers? - VTDigger

While organic producers with stable contracts appear to maintain solid footing, those within the industry worry about the market becoming inaccessible to new farmers.

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Between erratic weather events due to climate change, food insecurity made worse by the pandemic, shifting markets (i.e. Horizon) and more, we'd love to hear some farmer voices on next week's @vermontedition talking about what's up in ag. Hit up @mikafrak and @VPR_Connor's DM's!
Mikaela Lefrak@MikaelaLefrak
16 Aug 2021
Hi Vermonters! We are starting to work on our first @vpr @vermontedition shows, and we need your help. THREAD:
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ShelburneFarms@ShelburneFarms
27 Aug 2021
VT Farm to School Movement Roundtable: @SenatorLeahy & @SecVilsack visited Shelburne Farms to announce their continuing support for #FarmToSchool & applauded VT for leading the way @VT_FEED @NOFAVT @VTAgencyofAg @VTEducation @FoodConnectsVT @Kids_Gardening bit.ly/3zp0aGK
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Jolie Sherman@jshermnews
26 Aug 2021
Replying to @Danone
@Danone, owner of Horizon Organic, plans to cut ties with New England dairy farms due to transportation costs. This affects 28 dairies in #VT. 🐄 @VTAgencyofAg is creating a task force to help them. bit.ly/3zndefH

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Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont retweeted
Michelle Brown@SevenDaysJobs
26 Aug 2021
Local Food Access Coordinator #hiring @NOFAVT #vt bit.ly/2WkfC8V via @SevenDaysJobs
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Our statement on the recent news of Danone/Horizon Organic canceling contracts with 27 #Vermont dairy farms, and why this is a critical moment for the future of Vermont dairy... a thread. 1/12
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The result is a market flooded with a lower-quality and cheaper organic product, making it impossible for small and medium scale organic farms to compete and thrive. 11/12
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We will keep our members and broader community updated as this situation evolves. Please stay tuned and support your local organic farmers. (end)
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Are. You. Ready. bit.ly/3sP29l1

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